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Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 26, 2018

UTEP sophomore Pamala Baber was announced as Conference USA's Softball Player of the Week on Monday after a solid weekend during the Miners’ five-game tournament sweep. Baber is the first UTEP softball player to earn a C-USA recognition since 2016...

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Heavy metal legends Metallica to make a stop in El Paso

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2018

This weekend,  fans of the heavy metal band Metallica found themselves teased by a video shared on the UTEP Don Haskins Center Facebook page indicating that the heavy metal legends will make a stop in El Paso for their 2018 North American Tour. This...

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The Miners have won five straight games and eight of their last nine.

UTEP rallies past Portland State for tournament sweep

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 25, 2018

The UTEP softball team used a four-run fourth frame, which included a Kaitlin Ryder go-ahead three-run home run, to fight off the Portland State Vikings, 8-4, on Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Vikings had a 4-1 lead heading...

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Freshman Erandi Martinez rallies against Tarleton State on Sunday, Feb. 25.

UTEP tennis defeats Tarleton State in heated battle

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor February 25, 2018

The UTEP women’s tennis team defeated Tarleton State 5-2 with some hard fought matchups in singles competition and were fortunate to have a couple of default victories to capture a victory Sunday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club. The short-handed...

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Performance of the “Jasmine Flower Dance” by 3rd graders of Mesita Elementary School (EPISD).

UTEP Celebrates the Year of the Dog with annual Chinese New Year Celebration

Jake Deven, Contributor February 25, 2018

Students, faculty, and parents came together in a packed Union Cinema to celebrate the incoming Year of the Dog with traditional Chinese performances at UTEP on Saturday afternoon. “This is what universities are for. These incredible celebrations...

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Miners bury Golden Eagles for first C-USA home-sweep of the season

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 24, 2018

The Miners continued their hot streak from Thursday’s win with a monstrous 73-44 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday to conclude their home schedule for the year. The Golden Eagles shot an abysmal 30 percent from the floor (16-of-54) and 11 percent...

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The UTEP softball team has won five of their last six contests.

Softball grabs two wins in day one of UTEP Tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The UTEP softball team used the arm and bat of Kira McKechnie, who both won her third collegiate game as a pitcher and picked up her first hit and RBI as the Miners run-ruled Portland State, 9-1, in their first contest on day one of the UTEP Tournament...

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Najala Howell attempts to pass the ball to a teammate before a 58-55 loss to UTSA on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP women let lead slip, drop fourth straight

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 23, 2018

Despite leading by as many as 15 in the first half, the UTEP women’s basketball team was unable to hold on, falling to visiting UTSA 58-55 on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center. The loss pushed UTEP's losing streak to four games while the win...

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El Paso’s ‘Pet People’ set to go on their ‘Tiny Texas Tour’

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 23, 2018

Vocalist and guitar player Nicole Velarde, and drummer Tom Tinajero, used to played together in a different  band before joining bass and keyboard players Robie Simsuangco and Ross Ingram to form Pet People in 2016. The band’s name was a collective...

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J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

  In front of a stuffed, sold-out venue, hip-hop artists J.I.D and EARTHGANG, along with other Dreamville acts, truly performed a phenomenal show on Thursday evening. The Dreamville team opened up with three of their up-and-coming rappers...

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Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

The most anticipated music event is back to downtown El Paso, as Neon Desert released its 2018  lineup for  its annual music festival, which will be held May 26 and 27. DJ Martin Garrix, alternative rock band At the Drive In, rapper Gucci Mane and...

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Evan Gilyard celebrates at the buzzer following a 74-72 win against La. Tech.

Tip-in lifts UTEP over La. Tech for key win

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 22, 2018

Matt Willms only had two points in the second half, but it turned out to be the biggest shot in the game. After Even Gilyard drove to the bucket and missed the go-ahead shot, it seemed as if UTEP was going to need to get a stop on the defensive end...

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